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nio16 4.0 out of 5 stars Reviewed in the United States – Overall, I enjoyed Derek Takes Action by Mac Black. Despite not having ready any of the previous books in the series, I didn’t have a problem following along with the story. It did take some time to get into the story as it […] more… Saving The Best Until Last
Brett H 5.0 out of 5 stars Reviewed in the United Kingdom – This is the fifth Derek and I have read and enjoyed each of them in turn. We first met Derek as a young lad with his chums playing on the site which Biskos, a major supermarket company, has designs on. Showing signs […] more… the sendoff was bittersweet
Ionia Froment5.0 out of 5 stars Reviewed in the United Kingdom – I’ve grown rather fond of poor, bumbling Derek over the years, and it saddens me a bit to see him go in this final sendoff, but what a sendoff it was. Once more, he finds himself in the worst sort of trouble from the […] more… Derek, Stronger Than Ever
A. Rose 4.0 out of 5 stars Reviewed in the United Kingdom – Derek Takes Action – the end of an era. This is the fifth and final book of the ‘Derek’ series and I feel it is the best one. I’ve followed Derek from his childhood protest against a supermarket being built on his […] more… Fifth and final book in the series
Roses are Amber 4.0 out of 5 stars Reviewed in the United Kingdom – Derek Takes Action is the fifth and final book in the “Derek” series about Derek Toozlethwaite and his humorous almost “slapstick” adventures in life. Once again Derek’s wife Sally walks out on him due to a misunderstanding. She heads back to her […] more…
More Comedy from Derek
5.0 out of 5 stars More comedy from Derek, By Roses are Amber – This review is from: Derek’s Revenge (Paperback) Derek Toozlethwaite is a journalist in Newingsworth who is trying to write a book. So far he has failed to find a suitable subject for his book, instead his research has got him into trouble. […] more…
How much Trouble?
5.0 out of 5 stars How much trouble can one person get in to?, 1 Mar 2014 By Roses are Amber – This review is from: Derek’s in Trouble (Derek Series) (Kindle Edition) Derek’s in Trouble is the second book in the Derek series of witty humorous tales about newspaper reporter Derek Toozlethwaite. Derek is […] more… A cast of delightful characters
Goodreads – Rosie Amber – 27.2.2014 5*Derek’s in Trouble is the second book in the Derek series of witty humorous tales about newspaper reporter Derek Toozlethwaite. Derek is surrounded by a cast of delightful characters who add to the chaos and calamity which is Derek’s life. The book opens with recently married Derek caught dressing […] more… Derek’s Growing Family
Derek’s Growing Family, 30 Jan 2014 By A. Rose This review is from: Derek’s Good Relations (Paperback) This is the fourth in the ‘Derek’ series of which I have read all. Derek is now maturing and settling into being a husband, writer and fairly quickly into this book becomes a father to little E.T. The whole […] more…
Please… Call me Derek is a grown up comedy
Goodreads – Rosie Amber Please… Call me Derek is a grown up comedy following the events in Derek’s life. It begins with a little introduction to Derek as a child and explains some of the history behind the large Supermarket called Bisko’s which was built on an old piece of derelict ground which young Derek […] more… Always in Trouble
4.0 out of 5 stars Derek is always in trouble….the only thing that varies is how much trouble, 9 Sep 2013 By Cheryl M-M (United Kingdom) – (TOP 500 REVIEWER) This review is from: Derek’s In Trouble (Paperback) I would suggest reading Please… Call Me Derek to get a better feel of the writing style […] more…
Goodreads – Cheryl M-M 4*I would suggest reading Please… Call Me Derekto get a better feel of the writing style and Derek’s story.Actually based on the first chapter it might just be a good idea because of the completely bizarre situation the main character is in the middle of. You have to know Derek to […] more… Derek at His Unwitting Best
This review is based on a free copy of the book given to me by the author. 4.0 out of 5 stars Derek At His Unwitting Best, 22 Aug 2013 By A. Rose (Devon & Menorca) – (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME) This review is from: Derek’s Revenge (Kindle Edition) This is the […] more… Derek on Good Form
4.0 out of 5 stars Derek on Good Form, 13 May 2013 By Brett H “pentangle” (Brighton) – (TOP 50 REVIEWER) This review is from: Derek’s Revenge (Paperback) I was looking forward to getting to grips, as it were, with Derek for the third time as I have read the first two in this series. […] more… Derek’s Growing Up!
4.0 out of 5 stars Derek’s Growing Up !, 12 May 2013 By A. Rose (Devon & Menorca) (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME) This review is from: Derek’s in Trouble (Derek Series) (Kindle Edition) In this second book of the `Derek’ series we love and cringe for the hapless Derek/Sweaty just as much, […] more… The most efficient trouble magnet to ever roam
Goodreads – Ionia – 5*The story of Derek’s misfortune continues in Mac Black’s Derek’s In Trouble. Without doubt, Derek must be the most efficient trouble magnet to ever roam the earth. Seriously, trouble comes looking for him without him even trying to find it. I loved this book even more than the first one Please… […] more… This is an odd little box of mixed toffees.
Goodreads – Cheryl M-M – 3*This is an odd little box of mixed toffees. I can see where the author wants it to go, but personally I think it isn’t there yet. The author hasn’t quite got the satirical edge or gritty repertoire of a Tom Sharpe. I found it a little jumbled and disorganised […] more… Good Old British Humour
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Old British Humour, 29 Mar 2013 By A. Rose (Devon & Menorca) (TOP 500 REVIEWER) (VINE VOICE) (REAL NAME) This review is from: Please… Call Me Derek (Paperback) Like many of the other reviewers, I found this book very funny, very British and very entertaining. The book introduces Derek, […] more… Derek’s Complicated Life
4.0 out of 5 stars Derek’s Complicated Life, 30 Mar 2013 By Brett H “pentangle” (Brighton) – (TOP 50 REVIEWER) This review is from: Derek’s In Trouble (Paperback) It was a pleasure renewing my acquaintance with Derek and his friends and family after meeting them first in Please…Call Me Derek. This sequel starts rather more […] more…